11-Feb-2025 08:38 PM
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Prayagraj, Feb 11 (Reporter) The Uttar Pradesh government has made fool-proof arrangements for the successful organisation of the fourth bathing festival, Magh Purnima, as part of Maha Kumbh on Wednesday.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued clear directives to ensure that no devotee, Kalpvasi, or ordinary citizen faces any inconvenience in the Maha Kumbh Mela area or across Prayagraj city.
In line with this, the local administration and police department are working with full readiness, focusing on traffic management, smooth vehicular movement, parking, security, surveillance and overall monitoring.
Prayagraj Police Commissioner Tarun Gaba said that the UP government and Police are committed to offering devotees a seamless and hassle-free experience at the Maha Kumbh. He highlighted that traffic management plans were formulated months in advance and are being successfully implemented.
He said, "Despite the surge in vehicles towards the weekend and intermittent high-traffic periods, the administration and police force have efficiently managed challenges through tireless efforts. As a result, traffic remains smooth on all routes leading to the fair area and within Prayagraj, ensuring no congestion in the city."
Gaba said, "The police and administration have urged all devotees to utilise designated parking areas along their route and avoid attempting to reach Sangam directly, as specific arrangements have been made for different routes."
He reiterated that the administration works round the clock to ensure a hassle-free experience for devotees while maintaining smooth traffic flow. He appealed to visitors to park only in designated areas to facilitate orderly movement.
The police and local administration are utilising ANPR and AI-enabled cameras to monitor the movement of devotees and regulate traffic in the fair area. Besides, real-time data is being gathered from toll plazas and officials in neighbouring districts to track incoming vehicle numbers and routes, enabling appropriate traffic management.
To ensure a smooth experience for all, the fair area has been declared a no-vehicle zone a day before the Magh Purnima bathing festival. Vehicular movement across Prayagraj city is also restricted from Tuesday evening. A dedicated traffic plan has been implemented for the Kalpvasis residing in the fair area, and all necessary information has been conveyed to them...////...